Marschner: Piano Trios, Vol. 1

Heinrich Marschner's role as Germany's leading Romantic operatic composer in the generation
between Weber and Wagner has tended to draw attention away from his accomplished chamber
compositions. Marschner had a high regard for the piano trio genre, composing seven throughout
his career, which won the admiration of his friends Robert and Clara Schumann. The Trio No. 1 in
A minor is profusely lyrical and not without surprises and contrasts. Written three decades later, the
Trio No. 7 in F major is a work of his maturity - assured, dramatic and energetic.